末日

• 병음: mò rì
• 한자 분석: 末 = 木(tree) + 一(stroke at top indicating tip/end); 日 = sun/day (pictograph)

뜻

종말; 멸망의 날

Used both literally for apocalyptic scenarios and figuratively for the collapse of power, the end of a career, or any catastrophic downfall. Common in political commentary, religious contexts, and dramatic narratives.

예문

1. 那部科幻电影描绘了人类面临末日时的恐慌与艰难抉择。
2. 随着腐败案件的相继曝光，这个政权的末日终于到来了。
3. 他预感自己的政治生涯末日将至，于是主动辞职以保留最后的体面。

사용 가이드

맥락: politics, religion, film/media, metaphorical

어조: serious

올바른 표현

• 这场战争宣告了这个旧制度的末日。(This war announced the end of this old order.)
• 影片中描绘的末日景象令观众深感震撼。(The doomsday scenes depicted in the film deeply shocked the audience.)

피해야 할 표현

• 用'末日'形容轻微的挫折或失败 (末日 implies total catastrophic collapse — for minor setbacks, use 低谷 or 挫折 instead)

기원과 역사

末(end/final) + 日(day). Originally described the final day of an era; later influenced by eschatological concepts from both native and religious traditions.

문화적 배경

세대: All ages

사회적 배경: Universal